Lemon Rosemary Marinade
Elevate your dishes with this vibrant Lemon Rosemary Marinade, a perfect blend of zesty citrus and aromatic herbs that will infuse your favorite proteins or vegetables with unforgettable flavor. Made with just a handful of fresh ingredients, including freshly squeezed lemon juice, robust olive oil, minced garlic, and finely chopped rosemary, this marinade strikes the ideal balance of tangy, savory, and slightly sweet, thanks to a touch of honey. The addition of lemon zest enhances the brightness, while salt and black pepper round out the seasoning. Ready in just 5 minutes, this versatile marinade is ideal for chicken, seafood, tofu, or roasted vegetables. Whether you're grilling, baking, or pan-searing, this quick and easy recipe will become a go-to for enhancing your meals with a fresh, Mediterranean-inspired twist.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 6 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary leaves (finely chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the fresh lemon juice and olive oil. Whisk them together until emulsified.
Add the finely chopped rosemary leaves, minced garlic, honey, salt, black pepper, and lemon zest to the bowl.
Continue whisking the mixture until all ingredients are well combined.
Use immediately to marinate your protein or vegetables of choice. Allow at least 30 minutes of marinating time for the flavors to infuse.
If not using right away, refrigerate the marinade in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
857 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 84.2 g | 108% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.1 g | 66% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2368 mg | 103% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 27.4 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.8 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.8 g | ||
| Protein | 1.2 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 40 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 151 mg | 3% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
